Rooftop Romance: Five Lofty Homes Where Love Is Literally in the Air

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, we invite you to fall in love with five scenic escapes that are fit for romantic evenings under the stars—and currently on the market. 41 Central Park West, 11A – Lincoln Square, NYC | $17,900,000 This sprawling 5,600-square-foot residence with expansive views of Central Park and beyond—via an extraordinary 73-foot-long private terrace—offers the rare opportunity to live in one of the most prestigious pre-war buildings in the heart of Lincoln Square. Located in the historic Harperly Hall, this six-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath home has been meticulously renovated and reimagined for modern living while preserving its period charm. 1355 First Avenue, PH – Lenox Hill, NYC | $46,000,000 With approximately 12,000 square feet of interior space spanning four private floors, with eight bedrooms, eight bathrooms, four powder rooms and 1,500 square feet of terraces that capture breathtaking 360-degree views, The Penthouse at The Charles is a veritable townhouse in the sky. The terrace off the formal living room offers truly elevated indoor-outdoor living, while the top floor terrace boasts a spectacular hot tub, gas fireplace and outdoor television. 99 Crescent Beach Road – Glen Cove, New York | $9,950,000 An extraordinary Gold Coast waterfront estate on nearly nine acres of land just 34 miles from NYC, the all-brick Normandy chateau-style home has been meticulously updated for modern living while preserving its exquisite period details. The property has a private pond, woodland paths, foot bridges, fountains, a smokehouse, Tudor timber and stucco guest cottages, a Tudor playhouse with a gable-end dovecote and direct access to a private sandy beach on Long Island Sound. 53W53 – Midtown West, NYC With architecture by Pritzker Prize-winner Jean Nouvel and interiors by the legendary Thierry Despont, 53 West 53 is a true icon, soaring 1,050 feet high in the heart of Manhattan against the cinematic backdrop of Central Park and the surrounding cityscape. A collection of 161 spacious, light-filled, one- to four-bedroom residences offers majestic scale, generous proportions, beautifully conceived details, and stunning views across Central Park, the Hudson River, East River, and Manhattan skyline. 165 West 18 th Street, PH – Chelsea, NYC | $5,500,000 A beautiful two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom 2,366-square-foot penthouse in a prime Chelsea location features 900 square feet of private outdoor space. Three stunning terraces with glass enclosure allow views in every direction. Two terraces are located on the main level, in the dining roomkitchen and in the primary bedroomden. Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the home offer views of the iconic NYC skyline including the Empire State Building, World Trade Center and Hudson Yards.